Mosquito Trap Reviews: Best 3 Trap in 2018 & How to Make a Homemade Trap?

Mosquitoes are synonymous with summer – which is great for them and terrible for humans. These bloodsucking bugs have a way of ruining outdoor barbeques and late night bonfires. No matter how many citronella candles or TIKI torches you light, someone is going to go home with at least a dozen bites.

How can you keep mosquitoes away from your yard? We’ve talked about plants and sprays, but what about traps? Just like with any other insect, traps can be effective at killing mosquitoes.

When it comes to traps, you have two options: the DIY route, and commercial traps.

Maybe you want a more powerful mosquito trap that can also kill other bugs, like no-see-ums, black flies, and midges. The Mosquito Magnet reviews are in – and this machine works to get rid of most biting insects.

Silent and completely odorless, this trap attracts mosquitoes, and provides cover for up to one acre of land.

Using CounterFlow Technology, the magnet emits CO2, which is what attracts mosquitoes to you in the first place. Once the mosquitoes get close, the mosquito vacuum sucks them up into the included netting where they dehydrate and die. The trap keeps these pesky bloodsuckers away from you and your guests.

The Mosquito Magnet comes with a rigid net already attached, which allows for easy disposal of any trapped bugs.

The machine also comes with a 50-foot cord and lawn clips to keep the cord securely in place.

Running the Mosquito Magnet 24/7 will provide you with the best results – and a mosquito-free yard.

The machine can work with two different types of attractants: Lurex and Ocetnol. Lurex is recommended for southern regions, while Ocetnol is recommended for northern regions.

All the commercial traps we’ve reviewed so far have been for outdoor use. What if you have mosquitoes inside your home? No, you don’t have to resort to chemical sprays and walking around covered in DEET.

The Aspectek bug zapper is an indoor mosquito killer, and works in similar ways to outdoor zappers.

The great thing about this device is that it also kills flies and other flying bugs. Just one machine provides coverage for 6,000 square feet of space.

Designed for use indoors, this zapper works great in kitchens, hospitals, workplaces, and homes. A collection tray collects all the zapped and dead mosquitoes, and is easily washed in the sink.

Flying bugs, like mosquitoes, are killed by the powerful electric grid, and the included wire chain allows you to hang this zapper up high on the wall away from humans.

A protective cage surrounds the zapper to prevent accidental contact by pets or people.

With little maintenance required, you can leave this mosquito killer running all hours of the day to keep your home bug-free. Just remove the bug tray, clean it, and you’re ready to start catching mosquitoes again.

DIY Mosquito Trap

To trap a swarm of mosquitoes, you don’t have to run out and buy expensive, fancy products. In fact, you probably have most of these items in your home kitchen already.

There are a few variations of the homemade mosquito trap, and we’re going to show you how to create the most effective ones.

1. The Bottle Trap

The bottle tap has been called the most effective homemade mosquito trap, and it’s so easy to make.

Here’s what you’ll need:

1/4 cup of brown sugar

1 cup of hot water

1 gram of yeast

1 x 2-liter bottle

To make the trap in 8 steps:

Cut the 2-liter bottle in half (be careful!)

Mix the brown sugar and hot water, and stir until the sugar dissolves.

Let the water mixture cool.

Once cold, pour into the bottom half of the bottle.

Add the yeast into the mix (don’t stir).

Place the top half of the bottle upside down into the bottom half of the bottle. This will create a funnel.

Wrap the bottle in a black cloth or black tape, and leave the top uncovered.

Place outdoors away from entertaining areas.

The yeast creates carbon dioxide, which is what will attract the mosquitoes. The black tape or cloth also act as attractants.

The bottle trap is a method that you can use all summer long. Just change out the solution every two weeks, and you can enjoy continuous mosquito control.

Now, some people argue that the bottle trap doesn’t work. If you don’t have any luck with this DIY trap, you might want to try the next one.

2. The Big Fan Trap

The big fan trap method went viral after Green Power Science shared a video on YouTube demonstrating how well it works. And when we say it works well, we mean really well.

We’re talking about trapping thousands of mosquitoes in just one night using just one fan.

Here’s what you’ll need for this trap:

A large box fan.

Rare earth magnets.

A screen.

Many people recommend choosing a fan that will move 4,000 cubic feet of air per minute.

To make the trap in 3 steps:

Place the fan where mosquitoes are most active.

Place the screen over the rear end of the fan.

Place the magnets on the edges of the screen to keep it in place.

The screen is just a typical screen – nothing fancy. Make sure that it covers the entire diameter of the fan.

Plug in the fan, and let it run. You can catch thousands of mosquitoes in one night using this method. That’s why this method is one of the best homemade outdoor mosquito traps out there.

3. What to do next

The next morning, you’ll want to take steps to make sure you kill the mosquitoes.

Here’s what you’ll need for your bug-killing solution:

70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol

Water

Spray bottle

The rubbing alcohol needs to be diluted with about 50% water.

Next, spray the screen with the solution. Avoid spraying in the middle of the fan where the motor is.

Now:

Lay down a piece of white cardboard.

Spay the cardboard with the alcohol solution.

Unplug the fan.

Remove the screen.

Shake off the mosquitoes onto the cardboard.

You can throw out the dead mosquitoes, or you can leave them to dry out in the sun. The alcohol will evaporate, and other bugs, lizards and animals will come to eat the mosquitoes.

DIY vs. Commercial Traps: Which is the Right Choice for You?

Choosing to go the DIY route or the commercial trap route is really a matter of personal preference. If you have the time, patience, and money, you can set up the big fan trap and catch thousands of mosquitoes every night. The initial investment is a little high, but maintenance costs are low.

If your mosquito problem isn’t out of control, an indoor or outdoor zapper may be the better option for you.

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